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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Specifications=== | |||
The helmet includes a Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many [[Human colonies|colonies]].<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | The helmet includes a Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many [[Human colonies|colonies]].<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,<ref name="H4EVG"/> a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.<ref>'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''', ''UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet''</ref> | The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,<ref name="H4EVG"/> a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.<ref>'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''', ''UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet''</ref> | ||
==Development history== | ===Development history=== | ||
Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
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It was also field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Orbital'']]</ref> This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by [[Spartan-IV]]s.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | It was also field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Orbital'']]</ref> This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by [[Spartan-IV]]s.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
==Usage== | ===Usage=== | ||
Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although [[War Games]] has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although [[War Games]] has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
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'''Swift unlock''': Enter the final classified code on the Xbox 360's [[Halo Waypoint]] app. | '''Swift unlock''': Enter the final classified code on the Xbox 360's [[Halo Waypoint]] app. | ||
*'''Description''': Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol. | *'''Description''': Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol. | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
'''Available skins''': Aphelion, Equinox, and Perihelion<br> | '''Available skins''': Aphelion, Equinox, and Perihelion<br> | ||
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*The Orbital helmet's human skull painted onto the visor in ''[[Halo 4]]'' is similar to [[Emile|Emile-A239's]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA [C] helmet]]. | *The Orbital helmet's human skull painted onto the visor in ''[[Halo 4]]'' is similar to [[Emile|Emile-A239's]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA [C] helmet]]. | ||
*The skins in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length. | *The skins in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Orbital}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Orbital}} |